04Jan16

Afghan gov't Chief Executive leaves for Iran

Afghan government's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah at the invitation of
Iranian government left Kabul for Tehran on Monday, a statement released
here by his office said.

Accompanied by several ministers, the chief executive Abdullah during his visit
to Iran would hold meeting with Iranian leaders including Iran Supreme
leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani to discuss
bilateral relations including enhancing trade and economic cooperation
between the two neighboring countries, the statement added.

During his three-day visit to Iran, Abdullah, according to Afghan officials,
would also discuss Chabahar port, which India would invest 200 million U.S.
dollars in to enhance trade relations among the three countries of India, Iran
and Afghanistan.

[Source: Xinhua, Kabul, 04Jan16]

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